10/24/18 – 7:02 P.M.
There is a boil water advisory for Findlay addresses near Cherry Lane. The Water Distribution Department issued the boil water advisory for 1700 through 1845 Cherry Lane, 1814 Hilton Avenue, and 1200,1201, 1209 Drake Avenue.
The advisory was issued because of repair work on the water main on Cherry Lane.
10/24/18 – 3:47 P.M.
Two people are behind bars after the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force executed a search warrant. The task force searched 527 Allen Avenue in Findlay around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. They found crack cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription pills, cash, 2 handguns, a rifle, drug paraphernalia, and items indicative of drug trafficking.
They arrested 24-year-old Bryshaun Dodds of Findlay for possession and weapons under disability charges. They also arrested 36-year-old Elizabeth Wells for a misdemeanor warrant.
Additional charges are expected pending the conclusion of this investigation.
10/24/18 – 3:29 P.M.
The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is gearing up for several events in the coming weeks. Library director Jeff Winkle explained that this weekend they will have a book sale from the Friends of the Library.
Winkle said that the group charges very little for the books. The event will kick off on Thursday for members of the Friends of the Library. It will be open to the public on Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.
The library will also be offering several cooking classes in November.
Winkle said that they will have a class on Mexican hot chocolate and sweet bread on November 8. The class starts at 4:30 p.m. and lasts until 5:30 p.m. in the Lindamood Room. There will also be another cooking class at the same time on December 13.
You can learn more or get signed up at findlaylibrary.org.
10/24/18 – 7:23 A.M.
A three-car crash in Findlay injured two Fostoria residents Tuesday afternoon. The Findlay Police Department reports the crash happened in the 2500 block of Tiffin Avenue around 2:10 p.m.
40-year-old Dustin Lagrou of Bradner was driving east when he hit the back of a car driven by 70-year-old Bonnie Basinger of Fostoria. Basinger had stopped for traffic. The impact of the crash caused her car to hit a minivan driven by 40-year-old Adam Bellman of Ottawa.
Hanco EMS took Basinger and her passenger, 82-year-old Jean Endicott, to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment. Police cited Lagrou for failure to stop in an assured clear distance ahead. They also cited him for driving under a financial responsibility act suspension.
10/24/18 – 6:49 A.M.
A two-car crash injured a Findlay woman Tuesday morning. The Findlay Police Department says the collision happened in the 3900 block of North Main Street around 11:15 a.m.
19-year-old Katelynn Crist was driving north in the center lane when she tried to change lanes and hit another northbound car driven by 30-year-old Nichole Ramirez.
Hanco EMS took Ramirez to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Officers cited Crist for a lane violation.
10/24/18 – 5:30 A.M.
You can now see Arcadia’s finances online. The village recently joined the OhioCheckbook.com website. The site allows people to see the expenses a municipality pays for. Arcadia is the fifth village in Hancock County to list its finances on the website.
According to Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel’s office, Arcadia’s checkbook includes more than 12,000 transactions and more than $5 million of spending between 2013 and 2018.
10/24/18 – 5:24 A.M.
A Findlay man is facing an aggravated robbery charge stemming from a 2015 incident. The Hancock County grand jury indicted 25-year-old Deven Tackett Tuesday. Investigators say Tackett used a hatchet as a weapon during the robbery.
Hancock County Prosecutor Phil Riegle says the 2015 robbery had few leads at first. He adds law enforcement officials kept following up on the case until they had enough evidence.
The grand jury also indicted Tackett on an unrelated misuse of credit cards charge.
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10/24/18 – 5:17 A.M.
Unemployment rates continue to fall in the region. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says Hancock County’s jobless rate was 3.1 percent in September. That’s down from 3.4 percent the month before.
Putnam County has the lowest unemployment rate in our area, at 2.8 percent. That’s down from 3 percent in August. Wyandot County is also below 3 percent unemployment, at 2.9 percent.
Every other area county is at 4 percent unemployment or below.
10/24/18 – 5:10 A.M.
The Ohio EPA has looked into recent complaints about Findlay’s water supply. Spokesperson Dina Pierce tells the Courier the city’s water supply is safe. She adds that taste and smell are “considered secondary issues” by the EPA. She adds you might want to use bottled water to avoid the taste or smell, but otherwise the water isn’t harmful.
The Findlay Water Department is flushing lines citywide to clear the system. Water Superintendent Jason Phillips said it will take a few more days.
Earlier this week, safety director Paul Schmelzer explained that the water is safe. He said the bad taste and smell is due to the reservoirs turning over. This happens when an extreme temperature change causes warm water from the bottom of the reservoir to rise up into the water treatment plant. The water is heavier with organic matter which causes a bad smell or taste.
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10/23/18 – 3:59 P.M.
It’s Teen Driver Safety Week and Cooper Tire wants to help with their Tread Wisely campaign. Communications manager Megan James said that they want to make sure that teens know about tire safety before they hit the roadways.
James said that there are three things to focus on when it comes to tire safety.
James said that the tires are the first point of contact with the road so it’s important to keep them maintained.
You can download the Tread Wisely app that will allow you to watch videos on tire safety and as well as other car safety tips.